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1 A Song of Degrees.
When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion,
We became as comforted ones.
2 Then was our mouth filled with joy,
And our tongue with exultation:
Then would they say among the Gentiles,
3 The Lord has done great things among them.
The Lord has done great things for us,
We became joyful.
4 Turn, O Lord, our captivity,
As the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
6 They went on and wept
As they cast their seeds;
But they shall surely come with exultation,
Bringing their sheaves with them.